The Nightriders were one of dozens of Birmingham bands bashing away trying to replicate Liverpool’s Merseybeat sound.
Roy Wood’s stay in The Nightriders was short. He left the band to form The Move in 1966, eventually winding up with his own outfit, Wizzard.
The Nightriders evolved into The Idle Race, and the newly-christened band often shared a bill with The Move at Birmingham’s Cedar Club, and the band’s members became friendly.
Mike Sheridan Vocals
Dave Pritchard
Rhythm guitar Greg Masters
Bass Roy Wood
Lead guitar, harmonica Roger Spencer
Drums Big Al Johnson
Guitar Jeff Lynne
Guitar
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